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Bookkeeping firm ready for growth after accessing BCRS Business Loans finance
A bookkeeping business is preparing for growth having expanded its workforce thanks to funding accessed through BCRS Business Loans. Drive Ahead Bookkeeping, based in Shelton New Road, Stoke-on-Trent, is using funds secured from Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans...
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Bookkeeping firm ready for growth after accessing BCRS Business Loans finance
A bookkeeping business is preparing for growth having expanded its workforce thanks to funding accessed through BCRS Business Loans. Drive Ahead Bookkeeping, based in Shelton New Road, Stoke-on-Trent, is using funds secured from Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans...
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University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
Sharon Baker of Kinder Accountants Wins Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025
Local business leader Sharon Baker, founder and director of Kinder Accountants, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025. The award recognises Sharon’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to putting...
Patron & Strategic News
Print Advertising is not dead yet!
‘Print is dead’ often echoes through marketing circles – even more so since digital became the predominant way to advertise – says Ruby Edwards, owner of Marketing Agency You Do Better Ltd. Ruby explains: “However, for businesses like client...
81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
Chamber News
Government celebrates trade success of UK creative industries with new export help announcements
The creative industries will benefit from government support thanks to a new package of measures announced at an event hosted by the Department for International Trade (DIT) yesterday (Monday 20th September). The event brought together business leaders from the UK’s...
Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan kickstarts green investment boom
More than £5.8 billion of foreign investment in green projects has been secured since the launch of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan, along with at least 56,000 jobs in the UK’s clean industries, the government has set out today (Friday 15th October). This major...
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Policy News
HS2 costs could hit £106bn
The cost of Britain’s new HS2 high-speed rail project could rise to as much as £106bn, according to an official government review. Seen by the Financial Times the review says that there is “considerable risk” that the scheme’s price will possibly rise as much as 20%...
BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
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Charity News
Phoneworcs new initiative to support local children’s cancer charity
The Phoneworcs team have recently launched a new GKCCT broadband switch initiative to help increase their support for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Switch your business broadband to Phoneworcs and quote GKCCT and they will donate 10% of your broadband fee to...
National Carers Week 7th – 13th June
National Carers Week is running from 7th – 13th June and is a great time to shout about how you support the staff that are juggling work and caring. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and...
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
BCC News
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
Worcestershire News
New appointment at GJS Dillon will strengthen its growing Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. Emily Bullock, who is Assoc RICS qualified, MIRPM and has extensive experience in Property Management, joins the commercial...
Award Winning Week for ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services Ltd are celebrating another successful night at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards after walking away with Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace 2022. The Award now sits proudly next to their previous wins: Family...
Herefordshire News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire 2Faced Dance Company – Leading UK contemporary dance company Minibike Tyres – Minibike Tyres is the UK’s No1 dealer for PMT racing tyres Romy-Wrays...
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
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Mobile app developed by BCU and University of Worcester will Revolutionise Care for Babies with Complex Heart Disease
Life-saving support for babies with complex heart disease will soon be available at the touch of a button, thanks to the development of a new monitoring and reporting app for parents. The project is co-led by Dr Chris Bowers, Principal Lecturer in Computing at the...
Over 275,000 trees planted in the West Midlands over the last three years
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to benefit the environment and local communities. The Heart of England Forest, in partnership with Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council and...
The Rise of Alternative Conference and Filming Spaces in the Countryside
As businesses and creative industries look beyond traditional urban venues, there is a growing shift toward nature-inspired settings for corporate events, team retreats, and film productions. With an increasing focus on well-being, creativity, and sustainability,...
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits February 5, 2025 The end of the tax year is fast approaching (April 5th), and now’s the time to review your financial situation and take advantage of any available tax-saving opportunities. Two crucial...
Earth Hub Recognised by Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday
If you’re a small business owner, you might have heard of Small Business Sunday (#SBS) – an initiative set up by Theo Paphitis in 2010 to support small businesses across the UK. Every week, six businesses are hand-picked by Theo and given a huge social media boost...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Outplacement & Redundancy Services
Herefordshire based Coach 1st, the Career Management and Restructuring company, is launching its outplacement and redundancy coaching services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Founded by Stuart Blake, who has spent over 30 years in global recruitment, leading...
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